ExplorandiaIn an old mill in a remote corner of Italy, sits the Bathysphere Project at Explorandia
a submarine simulator that explores an actual, small pond. It might be the best homemade project I've ever seen. ■ More
Explorandia’s Bathysphere Project is a submarine simulator in an old Italian mill that “dives” into a real pond, which is exactly as odd as it sounds — and better. I’m mentioning it because it’s a rare example of a homemade attraction that’s genuinely inventive, not just quirky. If you like engineering built for curiosity rather than corporate polish, this is a standout.